BenQ XL Series User Manual

XL SeriesUser Manual

10 How to assemble your monitor hardware How to assemble your monitor hardware • If the computer is turned on you must turn it off before continuing

11 How to assemble your monitor hardwareTurn the base counterclockwise until you cannot go further. Raise the thumbscrew lid ( ) and tighten the th

12 How to assemble your monitor hardware You might want to adjust the monitor stand height. See Adjusting the monitor height on page 19 for more inf

13 How to assemble your monitor hardwareTo Connect the HDMI CableConnect the plug of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the monitor. Connect the ot

14 How to assemble your monitor hardware 4. Connect the headset.Connect the headphone connector of your headset to the headphone jack found on the l

15 How to assemble your monitor hardware6. Connect USB devices.Connect the USB cable between the PC and the monitor (via the upstream USB port at t

16 How to assemble your monitor hardware Turn on the monitor by pressing the power button on the monitor. Turn on the computer too, and follow the i

17 How to assemble your monitor hardwareHow to detach the stand and the base1. Prepare the monitor and area.Turn off the monitor and the power befo

18 How to assemble your monitor hardware And then detach the base from the stand.The adjustment scale on the monitor base may be damaged by excessiv

19 How to assemble your monitor hardwareAdjusting the monitor height1. To adjust the monitor height, hold both the left and the right sides of the

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20 How to assemble your monitor hardware Viewing angle adjustmentYou may position the screen to the desired angle with -5° to + 20° monitor tilt, 90

21 How to assemble your monitor hardwareRotating the monitor1. Pivot the display.Before rotating the monitor with a portrait viewing orientation, t

22 How to assemble your monitor hardware 4. Adjust the monitor to the desired viewing angle. See Viewing angle adjustment on page 20 for more inform

23 How to assemble your monitor hardwareUsing the monitor wall mounting kitThe back of your LCD monitor has a VESA standard mount with 100mm patter

24 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor Getting the most from your BenQ monitorTo gain the most benefit from your new BenQ color LCD flat screen

25 Getting the most from your BenQ monitorHow to install the monitor on a new computerThis instruction details the procedure for selecting and inst

26 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to upgrade the monitor on an existing computerThis instruction details the procedure for manually upd

27 Getting the most from your BenQ monitorHow to install on Windows 8 (8.1) system1. Open Display Properties.Move the cursor to the lower-right of

28 Getting the most from your BenQ monitor How to install on Windows 7 system1. Open Display Properties.Go to Start, Control Panel, Hardware and So

29 How to adjust your monitorHow to adjust your monitorThe control panelAll OSD (On Screen Display) menus can be accessed by the control keys. No.

3ServicingDo not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. If any

30 How to adjust your monitor The S SwitchApart from the control keys, S Switch also provides a quick way to control and access the OSD menus. You n

31 How to adjust your monitorBasic menu operationYou can use the OSD menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor.1. Press any of the control k

32 How to adjust your monitor Custom Key 2 • By default, the key is the hot key for Picture Mode. To change the default settings, see Customizing t

33 How to adjust your monitorInitial setup for playing gamesYou can optimize the monitor to enhance your gaming experience. You might want to start

34 How to adjust your monitor b. Go to the setup menu in your game, and change the frame rate or screen refresh rate to 144 Hz. Refer to the Help do

35 How to adjust your monitorPicture optimizationThe easiest way to obtain an optimal display from an analog (D-Sub) input is to use the Auto Adjus

36 How to adjust your monitor 2. After all settings are done, go to Game Settings and Save Settings and save as one of the game modes. Alternativel

37 How to adjust your monitorAdjusting display modeTo display images of aspect ratios other than your monitor aspect ratio and sizes other than you

38 How to adjust your monitor Advanced control of your monitor from Display PilotYour monitor can be enhanced with Display Pilot, a software that pr

39 Navigating the main menuNavigating the main menuYou can use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu to adjust all the settings on your monitor. Press a

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40 Navigating the main menu Game Settings menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options t

41 Navigating the main menuBlack eQualizer Brings out the dark shades by increasing the brightness without changing those of the light shades.If th

42 Navigating the main menu Picture menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that ar

43 Navigating the main menuStandard For basic PC application.Brightness Adjusts the balance between light and dark shades. 0 to 100Contrast Adju

44 Navigating the main menu Senseye Demo Displays the preview of screen images under the selected mode from Picture Mode. The screen will be divided

45 Navigating the main menuDisplay menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that ar

46 Navigating the main menu Display Mode This feature is provided to allow aspect ratios other than 16:9 to be displayed without geometric distortio

47 Navigating the main menuOverscan Slightly enlarges the input image. Use this feature to hide annoying edge noise if present around your image.Av

48 Navigating the main menu System menuAvailable menu options may vary depending on the input sources, functions and settings. Menu options that are

49 Navigating the main menuOSD Settings Language Sets the OSD menu language.The language options displayed on your OSD may differ from those shown

5 Getting startedGetting startedWhen unpacking please check you have the following items. If any are missing or damaged, please contact the place o

50 Navigating the main menu Custom Key Custom Key 1 Sets the function to be accessed by custom key 1.• Black eQualizer • Blur Reduction • Color Vibr

51 Navigating the main menuLED Indicator Determines the brightness of the LED indicator.• OFF • Medium • High DDC/CI Allows the monitor settings

52 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions (FAQ)The image has a faulty coloration.• The default Picture Mode is FPS1, which is desi

53 TroubleshootingNo image can be seen.Is the prompt on the display illuminated in green?If the LED is illuminated in green and there is a message

54 Troubleshooting Need more help?If your problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase or e-mail us at: Support@

6 Getting started USB CableVideo Cable: D-Sub (Optional accessory, sold separately)Video Cable: DVI-D Dual LinkVideo Cable: HDMI(Optional accessory,

7 Getting to know your monitorGetting to know your monitorFront viewBack view1. Control buttons2. Power button123. AC Power Input jack4. Mic-In

8 Getting to know your monitor 13. VESA mount release button14. Headphone hook15. USB port x 2 (downstream; connecting to USB devices)16. Headphone

9 Getting to know your monitorConnectionThe following connection illustrations are for your reference only. For cables that are not supplied with y